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Top Reasons Spouses Fight

Jealousy If you’re out on a date with your mate and he’s distracted, staring at the pretty girl at the next table, you may notice yourself feeling demeaned, self-conscious, and out of control. This is jealousy. To reassert control, you may often use strategies from your childhood that helped ... Read More

Top Tips for a Successful Blind Date

I met my husband 43 years ago, on a blind date. Needless to say, it was successful. Over the years, I've noticed as friends compared stories about their nuptials, how many of them met on blind dates. I started to think about what made these blind dates work out so well. What did they all have in ... Read More

Children and the Importance of Positive Body Image

If you have an overweight child, how secure is she with her body image? Between social media, television, film, and advertising, today’s generation of young girls and boys are even more exposed to conflicting messages about their bodies. Today’s teen spends a large part of her day perfecting and ... Read More

10 Things Mothers Must Teach Their Sons

Being the mother of a grownup son, it was very important for me to guide my little boy towards the fullness of manhood, to help him get in touch with that part of him that would allow him to have good relationships. Here are ten things I believe mothers must teach their sons. 1. First and ... Read More

10 Tips for a Happy Holiday Reunion

We are entering into the holiday season once again, with the first holiday on the horizon, Thanksgiving. This is my favorite holiday, because it reminds me that gratitude is the most important ingredient for a happy family reunion. Each family member carries something that is unique and relevant ... Read More